Buckler's Hard

Buckler's Hard 18th Century shipbuilding village near Beaulieu in the New Forest Visit the Apple Orchard where apples are picked to make Beaulieu Apple Juice.
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On the banks of the Beaulieu River, in the heart of the New Forest National Park, you will find the peaceful haven of Buckler’s Hard. The Buckler's Hard Museum gives an insight into the history of this 18th-century shipbuilding village focusing on its vessels including those built for Nelson's Navy. You can also take a trip on the river or a walk beside the riverbank for an opportunity to see some

of the abundant wildlife that inhabits its banks. Buckler's Hard is located in the New Forest within easy reach of the popular tourist destinations of Bournemouth, Southampton and Wi******er. We encourage you to share your photos, videos and experiences of Buckler's Hard on our social media channels using . The team are available to respond to your comments and queries between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. If your enquiry is urgent we suggest you contact us on 01590 616203 during opening hours.

Today at Buckler’s Hard - join us for a FREE Traditional Boatbuilding Crafts event at the Shipwright’s Workshop.Watch sk...
20/06/2026

Today at Buckler’s Hard - join us for a FREE Traditional Boatbuilding Crafts event at the Shipwright’s Workshop.

Watch skilled craftspeople in action and discover how wooden ships and boats were once built in this historic riverside setting 🔨

📅 Today (20th June)
🕙 10am - 5pm
🎟️ Free entry

A perfect way to spend a summer’s day exploring heritage and craftsmanship - kindly sponsored by the Worshipful Company of Shipwrights.

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18/06/2026

Another event…don’t say we don’t spoil you 👀

Join us on Saturday 20th June for a Traditional Ship & Boatbuilding Craft Day at Buckler’s Hard. ⚒️

From sailmaking and rope craft to blacksmithing, sawyers, shipwrights and more.

🕣 10am - 5pm
🎟️ FREE entry

17/06/2026

Want to learn how to make a treenail, or how traditional ships were built? 🤔

Come and see historical sailmakers, rope craft, blacksmiths, shipwrights, sawyers, tool specialists and more at the Traditional Ship and Boatbuilding Craft Day THIS Saturday!

Experience the methods and crafting practices as they would have been centuries ago! 🔨

🗓️ Saturday 20th June
📍 Buckler’s Hard

17/06/2026

Riverside walks, sunshine and a little slice of New Forest history - the perfect June escape 👏🌳

15/06/2026

Starting TODAY ⚒️👀

Experience heritage in action at Buckler’s Hard. Watch traditional carpentry skills being brought to life as a capstan is built just as it would have been centuries ago.

🗓️ 15-19 June
📍 Buckler’s Hard

A HUGE thank you to everyone who attended the Buckler's Hard Wartime Weekend and helped make it such a memorable event. ...
14/06/2026

A HUGE thank you to everyone who attended the Buckler's Hard Wartime Weekend and helped make it such a memorable event. 🙌

We are incredibly grateful to all our visitors for their enthusiasm, support, and interest in bringing history to life across the weekend. A special thank you also goes to our exhibitors, reenactors and speakers who made the event such a success.

We hope you enjoyed the weekend as much as we did, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Buckler's Hard again soon.👋

14/06/2026

It’s day 2️⃣ of the Buckler’s Hard Wartime Weekend!

The sun is shining and Beaulieu River is providing the perfect backdrop for what is set to be another wonderful day celebrating the history of War on the Beaulieu Estate! 🌊☀️

Come down today and say hello to all of our exhibitors! 👋

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Buckler's Hard, Beaulieu
Brockenhurst
SO427XB

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01590 616203

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